By the Numbers: Coyotes lead wire-to-wire against Penguins

Phoenix Coyotes' Antoine Vermette, right, celebrates a goal by teammate Mike Ribeiro as Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) and Tanner Glass (15) look on during the first period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)

The up-and-down Phoenix Coyotes added another one to the up column Saturday.

After alternating wins and losses in their past five games, the Coyotes put together a strong all-around effort to beat the Eastern Conference-leading Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 at Jobing.com Arena Saturday.

Here's a closer look at the win by the numbers:

1

Coyotes defenseman Zbynek Michalek's goal at the 10:50 mark of the second period was his first of the season, and first since March of 2012.

2

Coyotes President and CEO Anthony Leblanc tweeted that the Coyotes set the franchise's regular-season single-game revenue record for the second time this season.

20

Saturday's win over Pittsburgh marked the Coyotes' 20th win this season when scoring first -- improving them to 20-7-3.

About the Author

Alex Williams
School: University of Akron, University of Arizona
When you started with Bonneville Phoenix: Sept., 2013
Favorite sports memory: Tie between flying from Akron, Ohio to Phoenix to be at the 2008 NFC Championship and being at Game 7 of the 2001 World Series
Favorite all-time athlete: Jim Thome
Favorite sports movies: Tin Cup, Major League, The Waterboy
Most crushing sports moment: Santonio Holmes' go-ahead touchdown in Super Bowl 43